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Rāvaṇa is the primary antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
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Did Ravana write any books?
Consider the following statement about Ravana from wikipedia:
Ravana is also depicted as the author of the Ravana Samhita, a book on
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How old was Jatayu when he fought Ravana?
Jatayu in Ramayana was a vulture who fought against Ravana, while the latter was abducting Sita.
What was Jatayu's age during his fight against Ravana?
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If Rama used Brahmastra on Ravana, why didn't Ravana turn to ashes?
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Did Lord Rama really use the Brahmastra on Ravana to kill him?
If he did use it, then, Ravana's entire body should have turned to ashes. It would have even created a major natural ...
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What was the relationship between Ravan and Tadaka?
I remember watching some mythological in which Ravan calls Mareech his mama i.e. maternal uncle. But Mareech and Subahu were the sons of Tadka so does that make Ravan the grandson of Tadka?
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Why could not Ravana pick up Shiva's bow during Sita's svayamwar?
When Ravana was the greatest worshipper of Lord Shiva, why could not he pick up Shiva's bow during mother Sita's svayamwar?
And is Ravana rightly termed to be the cruelest and most wicked rakshasa?
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Is there any story where Ravana came to perform a Yagna for Lord Rama?
I read a story on a forum which is as follows:
Rama needed a bridge to be built across the ocean to reach Lanka, in order to defeat Ravana. The night before they started their preparations, he ...
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If Brahma granted Vibhishana immortality then why did no Rakshasas consider him the king and leader?
Here is an excerpt from Mahabharata for the proof that Vibhishana being given a boon of immortality.
Saying, 'It shall be so' 'Brahma then addressed Vibhishana, 'O my son, I am much pleased with ...
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Did Rama shoot Ravana in the navel or chest?
Some sources indicate that Rama shot Ravana in the navel and not the chest. What is accurate? Do all the different versions of the Ramayana have the same story regarding this?
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Who is Arjuna, who had captured Ravana at Narmada river?
Once Ravana is going to river Narmada to challenge with Arjuna to measure his strength. But captured by Arjuna there?
Who is Arjuna here?
Why did Arjuna capture Ravana?
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Did Ravana have knowledge about Rama being an avatar of Vishnu?
Did Ravana have knowledge about Rama being an avatar of Vishnu before the battle? If he knows that Ram is Vishnu's Avatar and will be killed by him then why didn't he change himself to save his life?
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How much was Ravana able to succeed in lifting the Bow in Sita Svayamvara
According to the Holy Book Ramayana written by Sage Valmiki, when Ravana attempted to lift the Bow in Sita Svayamvara, how much was he able to succeed?
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Why did Hanuman not talk to Mandodari? How did he find out she is not Seetha?
In the Ramayana of Valmiki, Hanuman goes to Lanka and sees the body of Ravan's wife Mandodari, Hanuman believes that she is Seetha (even though she's not in actuality), so why did Hanuman not come in-...
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How was Jatayu able to fight with Ravana?
As I heard, Jatayu was able to fight Ravana and almost won.
How big he was in size and using what power was he able to fight with Ravana? Do any scriptures say about his power?
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Boons given to Ravana by Lord Shiva
Ravana was said to be a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva.And it is said that Ravana obtained some boons from Lord Shiva, after doing a lot of penances.
What are the boons given to Ravana by Lord Shiva?
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Did Ravaan kill Surpanakha's husband?
While scrolling through Surpanakha's page on Wikipedia, there it was written that Ravaan had eaten Surpanakha's husband (Vidyutjiva)
Here is a part of the page ---------
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How many sons did Ravana have?
Ravana had six brothers and two sisters: I know about him but how many sons of Ravana are Except Indrajit?
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Why is Ram lila popular in North India than South India?
When thought of Deepavali the question struck my mind---
Krishna killed Narakasura and we celebrate Deepavali. Rama killed Ravana mightier than Narakasura. During vijayadasami, Ramlila is the one we ...
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Why is ravana still worshipped in a few places till today despite being the demon king?
I have seen in films, heard tales about how in south India many people worship ravana, surely they must be following a different folklore version which edifies ravana but isn't Ramayana an universally ...
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What is the story of Goddess Kali fighting with Ravana?
There is a story of Goddess Kali fighting with Ravana. What are the details of this encounter between the two?
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Did Rama told Ravana to "go today, come tomorrow"?
In Tamil version Kamba Ramayanam by Kambar, it is said during war, one day on the verge of Ravana's defeat, Rama gave chance to Ravana, to go today and come tomorrow for fight.
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What is the story of Kubera's sons?
While scrolling through the Wikipedia page of Lord Kubera, I saw that it was written Kubera's son's wife was Rambha who was raped by Ravana. So, what is this story?
Also, His sons were cursed into two ...
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Was Rishi Agastya the uncle of Ravana?
According to the Shrimad Bhagvatam Rishi Agastya was the son of Pulastya and a brother of Vishrava:
The sage Añgirã and Sraddhã had four daughters and two sons,
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What is the story of the birth of Mandodari?
What is the story of the birth of Mandodari (Ravana's wife) ? And how she get married with Ravana ?
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When did lord Hanuman fight with Ravana?
By reading @krishna's comment on this answer, come to know that lord Hanuman was not that powerful to fight with Ravana.
So when did Hanuman fight with Ravana?
Read the comment below
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Who were the sons of Varuna killed by Ravana?
In Yuddha Kanda, Chapter 7, when the ministers are eulogising Ravana about his qualities, they say that the four sons of Varuna were killed (defeated?) by Ravana.
śūrāḥ ca balavantaḥ ca varuṇasya ...
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What was the nakshatra and gotra of Ravana?
I was looking for details about Ravana's nakshatra but could not find reliable information.Is there any Texts that mention Ravana's nakshatra and other astrological details?
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Mythology geographic location of Indraloka.. Ravana and Mandodari nativity
I find it fascinating that the Indraloka been referred to in very many puranic episodes.
I for one believe it is quite a terrestrial place, not so high up in the skies as picturized in so many old ...
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How were the 10 heads of Ravana arranged?
Uttara Kanda (Also other Kandas) of Ramayan mentions Ravana having 10 heads and 20 arms.
Now 10 heads would make a body asymmetrical as there is no middle point.
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Why is Ravan considered a Rakshasa?
Ravana's father was a Brahmin while his mother a Rakshasi. Then why is he considered a Rakshasa, Rather than a Brahmin. Is it because of his actions?
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What happened to Ravana's body after his death?
As per this YT Video, it is said Ravana's body antim samskara never happened and some tribe people tried to cure him but couldn't make any success. Is this really true? If not what really happened ...
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Why did Ravana abduct lord Rama's mother Kausalya?
I heard it for the first time from a purohit around me but I am confused because I have never heard such a story.
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Ravana's great-grandfather was Brahma?
I read it somewhere that Ravana's great-grandfather was Brahma, is that true? Are there any valid proof that proves this fact? Heard this for the first time. Got to know about this while researching ...
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What was Ravana's age when Sri Rama killed him?
Ravana was born way before Sri Rama, as per inferences using some texts, he was born 12 or 13 Mahayuga before Sri Rama (born - 24th Treta Yuga).
From this answer, it seems that Ravana was at least 56 ...
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Was there an encounter between Ravana and Ikshvaku king Māndhātā?
Many people know that Vishnu incarnated in the solar dynasty as Rama. But there is also another incarnation who is an ancestor to Rama, Mandhata (AKA Mandhatri). There is already a question about him ...
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How did Ravana got soldiers to defeat Kubera to win Lanka?
How did Ravana got soldiers to defeat Kubera to win Lanka?
Ravana was born in Brahmin orthodox family and he was born and brought up in Brahmins Kutira. So, how he got/gathered soldiers to defeat ...
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What do the 10 heads of Ravana signify?
All Hindus know about Ravana.
What do the 10 heads of Ravana signify?
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What is the story of the King Nipata?
What is the story of the king called Nipata (who proved to be an equal warrior to Ravan)? Is this story mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana? Uttara Kanda?
I found it on Krittivbasi Ramayan only.
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Did the Vanaras manhandle Mandodari?
According to Wikipedia and other blogs, when Ravana's sons and brothers perish in the war, he performs a Yajna to ensure his success. At that time, Rama sends his army to disrupt the Yajna and as a ...
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Did Mandodari marry Vibhishana after Ravana was killed?
Is it true that after lord Rama defeated Ravana and declared Vibhishana the king, Vibhishana married Mandodari?
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What does the Ravana Samhita say about Rahu?
I can't read Hindi and Sanskrit.
Which of the signs of the zodiac is called Rahu's own sign or Rahu's exaltation sign in this edition of the Ravana Samhita?
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Does any scripture state Ravana to be a great Astrologer?
Many people say that Ravana was having immense knowledge of astrology.
Which texts support this statement?
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Why didn't Mārīca seek refuge in Rāma like Vibhīṣaṇa did?
Often times, we end up in "to be or not to be" situations where the heart (manas) tells us one thing to do, but our mind (buddhi) says something else.
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Is It true that Ravana and Mandodari never had a fight between them?
I asked this because of an incident happened to me in the past. I was coming back from Vaishno Devi (Pilgrimage), and it was the Dusshera (Ravana's Death Anniversary) so I visited nearby big field in ...
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Why were Ravana and Bali (the Asura not Vanara) enemies when Bali's daughter was married to Ravan's brother Kumbhakarna?
Kumbhakarna had two sons, Kumbha and Nikumbha, from his wife Vajramala who too fought in the war against Rama and were killed.
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Correct horoscope of Lord Rama and Ravana
Where can I the find correct horoscope of Lord Rama and Ravana?
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Why Lakshmana did not tell the name of Ravana to Hanuman even he knows?
Jataayu tells to Rama that Ravana abducted the Sita
"Oh, boy Rama, blest is your eternality, for whom you are searching as
with the search of a rejuvenescent herb in the vast of forest, Ravana
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Qualities Comparision of Rama VS Ravana, Krishna VS Kamsa?
I want, list and comparision; of qualities and characteristics between
Rama VS Ravana , Krishna VS Kamsa
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Where is the story of Ravana capturing all the 9 planets found?
There is a story of Ravana capturing all the 9 planets for the benefit of his son Meghanad.All the planets agree to go to the 11th house of his son but Lord Shani refuses and hence Ravana fights with ...
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Story of jaya vijaya and King Pratap bhanu
I was reading through Ramcharitmanas of Goswami Tulsidas Ji.
I read the story of Raja Pratap Bhanu and he becoming Ravana in the next birth.
I wondered, how is that possible when we know that Jay ...
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Where did Ravana keep his Mulabala forces?
Sriraman Bhattachar Swami is the chief priest of the Devadiraja Perumal Vishnu temple in Therazhundur, which is the birthplace of Kamban, the Sri Vaishnava poet who composed the famous Kamba Ramayana. ...
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